On November 27th, the City of Mill Valley Police and Fire Departments received notice of a bomb threat at the Mill Valley Middle School. School officials quickly placed the entire campus of approximately 1,200 students, teachers, staff and administrators on shelter in place, and then ordered an evacuation to the Mill Valley Community Center.  Learn more.

The recent fires around the State have put into focus the importance of evacuation planning for communities such as ours. The City had dedicated resources to helping community members practice and prepare, including informational resources, annual evacuation drills, recruiting and training CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) members, and maintaining our City's Steps, Lanes and Paths. Are you and your family prepared? Click here for more information.

The League of American Bicyclists has recognized the City of Mill Valley with a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award, joining 464 visionary communities from across the country. The Silver Level BFC award recognizes the City of Mill Valley's commitment to improving conditions for bicycling through investment in bicycling promotion, education programs, and infrastructure. The designation is valid for four years and will be up for renewal in 2022. Learn more.

A new California law mandates that cities and towns consolidate their local elections with the presidential primary, which will take place in March of even numbered years. This will change Mill Valley's Municipal elections from November, to March, and changes the date of our annual Mayoral Transition, when the Council nominates and elects the Mayor and Vice Mayor. Our Mayoral Transition will now take place in 2019. Learn more.

The Skate Park Renovation Project has begun! 

This project is a collaborative community public/private effort facilitated by the Friends of Mill Valley Parks and Recreation, Friends of the Mill Valley Skate Park, Mill Valley Parks and Recreation Commission, Mill Valley Public Works and Recreation staff, and the Mill Valley School District.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this project! Learn more.

Community support and spirit is especially strong during the holidays - show your support for our area businesses this holiday season by doing all of your holiday shopping right here in Mill Valley!  Learn more.

Downtown: Free Holiday Parking is back Friday, November 23, 2018 to Monday, December 31, 2018 ! Visitors downtown will be able to park for free in spots up to the maximum time allotment which is noted on the parking meter. 

Miller Avenue: Enjoy our new streetscape and new holiday lighting (co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce) and take a stroll or bike ride over to the Miller Avenue shops and businesses. These local businesses are a part of what makes Mill Valley great so please show your support and shop Miller Ave today!

Vendor Applications available now!
Deadline to apply: December 21, 2018 by 5 p.m.

Join us on Saturday, February 10th, 2018
11:00am - 4:00pm at the Mill Valley Community Center for your "One Stop Shop" before you tie the knot! Stop by and meet a variety of talented photographers, caterers, bridal fashion designers, and event planners who can fill your needs and help make your wedding special. Attendee RSVP on Eventbrite.  Free admission & parking! Check out our webpage and video!

Natalie McCall joined the Mill Valley Public Library in July as the new Head of Youth Services. She became a librarian because she believes there is magic in reading and that extraordinary bonds are formed when a community shares its books and stories. Visit her in the Children's Room anytime to tell her about books you love and ask for further reading recommendations.

Natalie is a Marin County native who grew up in Sausalito (where the library was her playground and second home) and graduated from Marin Academy in 2001. She has a Bachelor's degree in English from Columbia University and a Master's in Library and Information Science from UCLA. Before joining the Mill Valley Public Library, she managed the Albany Library in Alameda County where she created a city reads program for teens and adults.

The Mill Valley Police Officer's Association is pleased to announce that we will again be participating in the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. This will be the third year the Mill Valley Police Officer's Association has had the honor of providing gifts to Marin County children through the generosity of Mill Valley citizens. Learn more.

$3,500 rebates are now available for income qualifying residents to purchase or lease a new or used EV. Check out the MCEv Rebate Program and how to apply. Learn more.

Monday, Dec. 24 Open 6:30 am-12:00 pm
Tuesday, Dec.25 Closed
Monday, Dec. 31 Open 6:30 am-12:00 pm
Tuesday, Jan. 1 Closed*

*Call the Center @ 415-383-1370 to see what special New Years Day class programming we have! Learn more.

Mill Valley City government benefits enormously from the citizen participation of its Board, Commission, and Committee members. Our open application period is coming soon!  Learn more.

Friday, December 7th
7:00 pm
Mill Valley Library Main Reading Room

From genetics and genomics to sleep and circadian rhythms to diet and exercise, research on human aging shows the potential to improve people's health and well-being. Dr. Tranah (Sutter Health, UCSF) discusses what this means for healthspan and lifespan and where the future of aging research is headed. More info and registration.

Saturday, December 8th

Mill Valley Community Center
10:00 am to 2:00 pm  

The Mill Valley Recreation Department invites you to our 3rd Annual Makers Fair. The Makers Fair will provide the opportunity for both youth and adults to learn and create during the holiday season by making handmade items. Learn more |  Register

Sunday, December 9th
11:00 am
Mill Valley Library Main Reading Room

Local musician Megan Schoenbohm presents songs from her debut album Bubba & Boo. It's kindie rock fun for the whole family. No registration required. Learn more.

Special Holiday Edition!
December 18
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Mill Valley Community Center Cascade Room
180 Camino Alto 
$15 per person

Mill Valley Recreation invites you to slip into your dancing shoes and kick up your heels to the fabulous sounds of The Starduster Orchestra in our beautiful Cascade Ballroom. Learn more.

Daily Winter Camp features a wide variety of activities for Kindergarten-6th graders. Activities include arts & crafts, cooking, sports, games an d special guests, swimming and more!

Wed-Fri 12/26-12/28 & Wed-Fri 1/2-1/4 9:00am-4:00pm Ages K-6th grade. Individual days and AM & PM extended care available. Register early as space each day is limited. Don't be left out of the fun. Learn more.

Council:

• Received a presentation by the Marin Municipal Water District on an Update on water Conservation Practices and Maintaining Water Infrastructure in the Mill Valley Community.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1305 adopting changes to the Mill Valley Municipal Code Section 1.15.010, changing the date of the City's General Municipal Election to comply with the regulations of Senate Bill 568.
• Received a report on the six-month update regarding Utility Street Markings. 
• Approved a $25,000 General Fund budget adjustment, accepted $27,726 in donations and budgeted the same for the Skate Park Project in the 2018-2020 Capital Improvement Program Budget and received a project update.
• Adopted Resolution No. 18-83 authorizing the execution of a Library Funding Support Agreement with the Mill Valley Library Foundation.
• Received a presentation regarding a potential agreement to share services at the Fire Chief level between Southern Marin Fire Protection District and the Mill Valley Fire Department and provided direction to staff.

Watch the meeting.

The Commission approved:

• 465 Molino Avenue - Design Review and Tree Permit request to demolish an existing red-tagged 1,790 sq. ft. two-story residence with a legal non-conforming Accessory Dwelling Unit, pool, and no garage, and construct a new 3,462 sq. ft., two-story home with a 525 sq. ft. attached two-car garage, pool, and landscape improvements on a 14,920 sq. ft. lot. 

The Commission continued the following item to the December 11th, Planning Commission meeting at the applicant's request:

• 50 Birch Street - Study Session for Design Review and Accessory Dwelling Unit request to demolish an existing 2,132 sq. ft. residence with a 431 sq. ft. garage, and build a new 3,575 sq. ft., two-story home with a detached 462 sq. ft. garage and 472 sq. ft. attached Accessory Dwelling Unit on a 16,264 sq. ft. lot.

Watch the meeting.

The Planning Commission agenda will include the following topics:

• 50 Birch Street - Continued from November 27, 2018 - Study Session for Design Review and Accessory Dwelling Unit request to demolish an existing 2,132 sq. ft. residence with a 431 sq. ft. garage, and build a new 3,575 sq. ft., two-story home with a detached 462 sq. ft. garage and 472 sq. ft. attached Accessory Dwelling Unit on a 16,264 sq. ft. lot. 
• 2 Wainwright Place - Design Review, Conditional Use Permit and Tree Permit  applications in connection with the request to construct a new 4,401.4 sq. ft. two-story home and attached 561 sq. ft. garage on a 43,592 sq. ft. lot. 
• Vacant Lot on Cascade Drive, (Adjacent to 481 Cascade Drive) - Design Review hearing for the construction of a new, two-story 1,941 SF single-family residence plus a 603 SF accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the 67,725 SF vacant lot immediately west of 481 Cascade Drive.